Shingle



J. H. NORRID Nov. 30, V1937.

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Patented Nov. 30, 1937 UNHTED ST'EES T FFHQE SHINGLE James H. Norrid, Detroit, Mich.

Claims.

This invention relates to shingles of the character used in the forming of roofs and the like.

One ci the primary objects of this invention is to provide a shingle of the above mentioned character which will include means for indicating the amount which each shingle should overlap or be overlapped by the next adjacent shingle with which it is associated.

The invention further contemplates the provision of a shingle having a portion adapted to engage a portion of a next adjacent shingle in order that a series of the shingles may be held in position with a single securing member for each shingle.

The invention still further contemplates the provision of a shingle so shaped that a plurality of the said shingles may be stamped or otherwise cut from a single sheet of material.

This application is a substitute for application Serial No. 595,179 iiled February 25, 1932.

Numerous other objects and advantages of this invention will become more apparent as the following description proceeds, particularly when reference is had to the accompanying drawing, wherein:

Figure l is a fragmentary plan View of a sheet of material showing the manner in which shingles constructed in accordance with the teachings of this invention may be cut from the same;

Figure 2 is a plan view of a shingle constructed in accordance with the teachings of the invention;

Figure 3 is an enlarged plan View showing the cooperating edges of two shingles in interlocking engagement with each other;

Figure 4 is a sectional View taken substantially on the line i-li of Figure 3;

Figure 5 is a sectional view taken substantially on the line 5-5 of Figure 3; and

Figure 6 is a sectional view taken substantially on the line 5-5 of Figure 3.

Referring then particularly to the drawing wherein like reference characters designate corresponding parts throughout all views, the numeral i5 designates a shingle which may be formed ci any desired material such, for example, as slate surfaced asphalt. The shingle is substantially rectangular in shape and is provided with the upper and lower edges I and I2, respectively, and the side edges I3 and I4. A cut l5 is formed in the body of the shingle adjacent the side I3 thereof, this cut extending through and at right angles to the edge I2 of the shingle, as clearly illustrated in Figure 2 of the drawing.

Formed in the body portion of the shingle adjacent the lower edge thereof is a cut 2U. This cut extends through the edge I4 and is arranged at an inclination to the edge I2, as clearly illustrated in Figure 2 of the drawing. The cut terminates at its lower end in an extended cut 2| which is substantially parallel with the edge I2 of the shingle, the cuts 2|! and 2| together providing a Wing 22 provided with a reduced body portion 23 and an enlarged end portion 24 which forms a hook. The wing 22 is adapted for interlocking or hooking engagement with a next adjacent shingle in a manner as will hereinafter be more fully described.

To enhance the appearance ofthe shingle, there is provided in the edge I4 thereof a recess 25 which is substantially of dove tail shape. The upper edge of this recess is dei-ined by the portion 28 of the body of the shingle, while the lower edge of this recess is rened by a portion of the cut 2G. A further cut 2l is made in the body of the shingle and connects with the slit 2| to provide a portion 28 in the body of the shingle similar in shape to the portion 25 above described and in stepped relation thereto.

cess is spaced a predetermined distance from 30V the edge I3 of the shingle, this distance determining the amount of lateral overlap desired, it being understood that when the shingles are arranged in juxtaposition to each other the edge I4 of one shingle is aligned with the notch or recess 3|) of the next adjacent shingle, as clearly illustrated in Figure 3 of the drawing.

To insure a proper vertical overlapping of the shingles, each edge I4 is provided with a projection 3|. This projection is spaced downwardly from the edge li of the shingle the distance of the overlap desired, with the result that when the shingles are assembled in a row, the combined projections 3| define a line with which the lower edges of the shingles in the next vertical row should be aligned.

As brought out before, the shape of the shingle is such that a plurality of these shingles may be stamped from a single sheet of material. Thus, as clearly illustrated in Figure 1 of the drawing, the edges I3 and I4 of the shingle are substantially complementary in shape, a single cut being sucient to form these edges 0n two adjacent shingles formed from the sheet. It will be noted that each edge I3 is provided with a recess 32 which is complementary to the projection 3l formed on the edge M and that each edge I3 is further provided with a projection 33 complementary to recess 25 formed in the edge i 4.

The shingles are preferably laid from right to left. However, if desired, they may be laid from left to right, as is the customary practice. Further, each shingle is held in position by a single securing element, the interlocking or interengaging portions of adjacent shingles being suiiicient to hold the shingles in assembled position.

Thus, by reference to Figure 3 of the drawing, it will be noted that the shingle llla may rst be laid in position and secured in this position by means of a securing member such as the nail 35 which is driven through the wing 22 of the shingle. The next adjacent shingle l 0b is then slipped under the edge Ill of the shingle Illa until the edge I4 of this shingle is aligned with the recess 38 of the shingle lllb. During this positioning of the shingle lllb with reference to the shingle Illa, the reduced portion 23 or the wing 22 of the shingle Illa is caused to enter the cut l5 of the shingle lb with the result that while the tongue portion St of the shingle ith, which portion is between the cut l5 and the edge I3 of this shingle, is positioned beneath the shingle Illa, the lower portion of the shingle lllb immediately to the left of the cut l5 as viewed in Figure 2, is positioned over and conceals substantially all of the wing 22 of the shingle Illia. The enlarged portion 24 of the wing 22 constitutes a hook portion which prevents lateral disengagement of the shingles as will be readily apparent.

From the above it is believed that the structure of the shingle will be readily apparent. The shingle may be formed of any desired material and is` so shaped that a series of the same may be stamped or otherwise cut from a single sheet of the desired material. Each shingle is provided with a wing portion by which it is nailed to the supporting woodwork. rlihe wing portion of each shingle is engaged in a cut formed in the next adjacent shingle andveach wing portion is provided with an enlarged end constituting a hook for preventing lateral disengagement of adjacent shingles. Each shingle is further provided with suitable indicating projections or recesses whereby when the shingles are assembled in position adjacent each other, the proper lateral and vertical overlapping will be insured.

While the invention has been described with some detail, it is to be `understood that the description is for the purposes of illustration only and is not denitive of the limits of the inventive idea. The right is reserved to make such changes in the details of construction and arrangement of parts as will fall within the purview of the attached claims.

What I claim as my invention is:

1. A roof covering comprising a plurality of similarly shaped shingles having their adjacent edges in overlapping relation, each of said shingles comprising a substantially at rectangular body having a cut in its bottom parallel to and adjacent one vertical side thereof to form a tongue, the shingle also having a recess in its opposite side, each shingle having a slit extending inwardly of the shingle from one end of said recess to receive the tongue of an adjacent shingle, said recess and said slit forming a stepped edge along said opposite side.

2. A roof covering comprising a plurality of similarly shaped shingles having their adjacent edges in over-lapping relation, each of said shingles comprising a substantially flat rectangular body having a vertical cut in the bottom parallel to and adjacent one side, thereby forming a depending tongue, said shingle also having a recess in its opposite side, said recess having an upwardly concave top side, a slit in said shingle continuing inwardly from the bottom of said recess, and upwardly concave in shape similar t0 the upwardly concave shape of the top side of said recess, to receive the tongue of an adjacent shingleY in an interlock, whereby when said shingles are interlocked, each of said shingles will expose a stepped edge with two similarly shaped depending tabs adapted to direct drainage away from said interlock.

3. A roof covering comprising a plurality of similarly shaped shingles having their adjacent edges in overlapping relation, cach of said shingles comprising a substantially fiat rectangular body having an upwardly extending cut in the bottom adjacent one side, and an inwardly extending slit in the opposite side adjacent the bottom, said slit terminating in a portion having an upward component of direction, said slit forming a laterally extending "tongue, said cut receiving the tongue of an adjacent shingle and providing an interlock, said slit forming a depending exposed tab which directs drainage away from said interlock.

4. A roof covering comprising a plurality of similarly shaped shingles having their adjacent edges in overlapping relation, each of said shingles comprising a substantially flat rectangular body having on one edge a step presenting a downwardly extending tab, a slit extending generally inward below said tab, and shaped similarly to said tab, providing a laterally extending tongue therebelow, and a second downwardly extending tab thereabove, and having in its bottom adjocent the opposite side a vertical cut to receive the tongue of an adjacent shingle in interlocking relation, said first named edge of each shingle, when assembled, exposing two downwardly depending tabs in stepped relation.

5. A roof covering comprising a plurality of similarly shaped shingles having their adjacent edges in overlapping relation, each oi said shingles comprising a substantially flat 'rectangular body having on one edge a step presenting a downwardly extending tab, a slit extending generally inward below said tab, and shaped similarly to said tab, providing a laterally extending tongue therebelow, and a second downwardly extending tab thereabove, and having in its bottom adjacent the opposite side a vertical cut to receive the tongue of an adjacent shingle in interlocking relation, said rst named edge of each shingle, when assembled, exposing two downwardly depending tabs in stepped relation, said tabs being laterally spaced so as to direct drainage away from said interlock.

JAMES H. NORRID. 

